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Researchers uncover molecular details of muscle contraction

Researchers uncover molecular details of muscle contraction

by Mario Aguilera,University of California - San DiegoIn a serendipitous discovery, UC San Diego researchers using cryo-EM technology captured the first visualizations of the 3D structure of the

Researchers uncover molecular details of muscle contraction

by Mario Aguilera,University of California - San DiegoIn a serendipitous discovery, UC San Diego researchers using cryo-EM technology captured the first visualizations of the 3D structure of the
Weather and arthritis: Is there really a connection?

Weather and arthritis: Is there really a connection?

It 's long been conventional wisdom that weather makes arthritis pain worse.The issue has been studied through the years, with conflicting findings. But three recent studies foundweather&nbsp

Weather and arthritis: Is there really a connection?

It 's long been conventional wisdom that weather makes arthritis pain worse.The issue has been studied through the years, with conflicting findings. But three recent studies foundweather&nbsp
A prosthesis driven by the nervous system helps people with amputation walk naturally

A prosthesis driven by the nervous system helps people with amputation walk naturally

by Anne Trafton,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyNeuroprosthesis. Credit:Nature Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41591-024-02994-9State-of-the-art prosthetic limbs can help people w

A prosthesis driven by the nervous system helps people with amputation walk naturally

by Anne Trafton,Massachusetts Institute of TechnologyNeuroprosthesis. Credit:Nature Medicine(2024). DOI: 10.1038/s41591-024-02994-9State-of-the-art prosthetic limbs can help people w
Steroid injections worsen knee arthritis, according to two new studies

Steroid injections worsen knee arthritis, according to two new studies

by Radiological Society of North AmericaKnee joint of a patient showing (A) severe cartilage defects and (B) intact knee joint. Credit: RSNA and Upasana Upadhyay Bharadwaj, M.D.Two studies compar

Steroid injections worsen knee arthritis, according to two new studies

by Radiological Society of North AmericaKnee joint of a patient showing (A) severe cartilage defects and (B) intact knee joint. Credit: RSNA and Upasana Upadhyay Bharadwaj, M.D.Two studies compar
Hyaluronan combined with exercise versus exercise alone to relieve knee arthritis

Hyaluronan combined with exercise versus exercise alone to relieve knee arthritis

by Hospital for Special SurgeryDr. Sabrina Strickland is enrolling patients in a study comparing treatments for knee arthritis. Credit: Hospital for Special SurgeryA study at Hospital for Special

Hyaluronan combined with exercise versus exercise alone to relieve knee arthritis

by Hospital for Special SurgeryDr. Sabrina Strickland is enrolling patients in a study comparing treatments for knee arthritis. Credit: Hospital for Special SurgeryA study at Hospital for Special
Novel gene discovery paves the way for treating central nervous system injuries

Novel gene discovery paves the way for treating central nervous system injuries

byHong Kong University of Science and TechnologyLipin1 KD facilitates robust CST axon regeneration after complete spinal cord injury. Credit: HKUSTA collaborative study in neuroscience, spearhea

Novel gene discovery paves the way for treating central nervous system injuries

byHong Kong University of Science and TechnologyLipin1 KD facilitates robust CST axon regeneration after complete spinal cord injury. Credit: HKUSTA collaborative study in neuroscience, spearhea
Paracetamol 'not clinically effective' in treating osteoarthritis pain or improving physical function

Paracetamol 'not clinically effective' in treating osteoarthritis pain or improving physical function

by LancetTylenol 500 mg capsules. Credit: WikipediaIn a large-scale analysis of pain-relief medication for osteoarthritis, researchers found that paracetamol does not meet the minimum standard of

Paracetamol 'not clinically effective' in treating osteoarthritis pain or improving physical function

by LancetTylenol 500 mg capsules. Credit: WikipediaIn a large-scale analysis of pain-relief medication for osteoarthritis, researchers found that paracetamol does not meet the minimum standard of
Flare-responsive hydrogel developed to treat arthritis

Flare-responsive hydrogel developed to treat arthritis

by Brigham and Women's HospitalA flare responsive drug delivery system titrates drug levels in response to the level of inflammation. Credit: Kai SlaughterArthritis flares - the unpredictable

Flare-responsive hydrogel developed to treat arthritis

by Brigham and Women's HospitalA flare responsive drug delivery system titrates drug levels in response to the level of inflammation. Credit: Kai SlaughterArthritis flares - the unpredictable
Stick to supportive shoes if you have knee pain

Stick to supportive shoes if you have knee pain

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainA randomized controlled trial found that sturdy supportive shoes improve knee pain on walking and knee-related quality of life compared w

Stick to supportive shoes if you have knee pain

by American College of PhysiciansCredit: CC0 Public DomainA randomized controlled trial found that sturdy supportive shoes improve knee pain on walking and knee-related quality of life compared w
Study reveals enormous advances for rheumatoid arthritis patients

Study reveals enormous advances for rheumatoid arthritis patients

by University of ManchesterPeople living with Rheumatoid Arthritis have experienced significant improvements in their daily lives which is probably down to early and more aggressive treatment of

Study reveals enormous advances for rheumatoid arthritis patients

by University of ManchesterPeople living with Rheumatoid Arthritis have experienced significant improvements in their daily lives which is probably down to early and more aggressive treatment of
Rheumatoid arthritis predictors found in undifferentiated large joint arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis predictors found in undifferentiated large joint arthritis

(HealthDay)—Autoantibody positivity and subclinical synovitis are independent predictors of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) among patients presenting with undifferentiated large joint arthritis, according t

Rheumatoid arthritis predictors found in undifferentiated large joint arthritis

(HealthDay)—Autoantibody positivity and subclinical synovitis are independent predictors of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) among patients presenting with undifferentiated large joint arthritis, according t
An Overview of Orthopedic Physical Therapy

An Overview of Orthopedic Physical Therapy

An Overview of Orthopedic Physical TherapyByBrett Sears, PTUpdated on June 20, 2022Medically reviewed byMohamad Hassan, PTIf you have an injury or illness that affects your bon

An Overview of Orthopedic Physical Therapy

An Overview of Orthopedic Physical TherapyByBrett Sears, PTUpdated on June 20, 2022Medically reviewed byMohamad Hassan, PTIf you have an injury or illness that affects your bon